Time to Register!

Time to Register! Special Events Happening THIS Week!

February 9, 2025

Information in this Issue:

Trinity Hosting Dr. Salim Munayer ~ Feb. 10th
Registration Now Open! ~ Feb. 13th meeting of OlyPres
Healthy Boundaries Training
One Parish One Prisoner Opportunities

Trinity Hosting Dr. Salim Munayer
Monday, Feb 10th, 9-10:30am

Dr. Salim Munayer is the founder of Musalaha, a faith-based organization that has been bringing together Palestinians and Israelis for 30+ years in the hope and hard work of reconciliation. Dr. Munayer will speak to "Reflections on Reconciliation in Contexts of Conflict" - followed by Q&A and prayer. Please join us for this ecumenical gathering. Let’s pursue peacemaking together.

To register CLICK HERE

📢 Call for registration for the 1st Stated Meeting of Olympia Presbytery in 2025! 📢 Thursday February 13th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Bethany Presbyterian Church, in north Tacoma
4420 N. 41st St. Tacoma, WA 98407

✨ Docket Highlights:

Installation of our 2025 Moderator Rev. Aaron Stewart, and Vice Moderator, Ruling Elder Kathy Marshall
Vote on 226th General Assembly Proposed Amendments/Items for Ratification
Hear updates on Sound View Camp through the eyes of the Salish Sea View board
Open Space workshops on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI for Church Use, Proposed Changes to the structure of Sound View Camp and Retreat Center
Learn about a new task force on Peacemaking and Social Witness
Elect people to new leadership roles 🌱
Enjoy creative worship and a delicious complimentary meal together

👉 Click below to register and get meeting materials 🔽

Boundary Training Compliance for Minister Members

The Commission on Ministry reminds all Teaching Elders that boundary training is required every three years for all Olympia Presbytery minister members. It is the responsibility of minister members to track and report their compliance to the Stated Clerk.

If you have not yet completed your training… Here you go! https://www.olypres.org/healthy-boundaries

Have you ever pondered Jesus’ words about visiting and freeing the prisoners? How do we as disciples faithfully follow those calls to action? One Parish One Prisoner offers a two year journey of relationship with one person coming home from prison. As this relationship brings us closer to the world of prisons, we glimpse resurrection. Join us for our quarterly Zoom Office Hours to ask questions and learn more: Wednesday, February 26 at 5pm! Join here: bit.ly/OPOPoffice